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Cupsuptic Lake — Lakes 40.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 564666
40.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle, Cupsuptic Lake is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cupsuptic Lake in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564666). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cupsuptic Lake sits at 44.99162° N, 70.82913° W (DMS 44°59′30″ N, 70°49′45″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cupsuptic Lake itself. The ones closest to Cupsuptic Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Mud Pond | Oquossoc | 2.4 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Oquossoc | 3.6 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lincoln Pond | 5.3 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 5.5 mi |
| Johns Pond | Kennebago | 5.7 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 6.5 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lincoln Pond | 7.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 8.5 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 8.7 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Cupsuptic Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Browns Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.6 miles north (bearing N) of Cupsuptic Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.992°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cupsuptic Lake track the nearby Blueberry Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cupsuptic Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Browns Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cupsuptic Lake located?
Cupsuptic Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 40.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cupsuptic Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cupsuptic Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cupsuptic Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564666 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cupsuptic Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.